Golden Dogwood Flowers

Golden Dogwood Flowers

For some reason, I'm in a Dogwood flower mood this week.  I shot a lot of photos back in the spring when the Dogwoods were in full bloom here, and I've just now been tempted to work with them. (yes, the work speaks to me, tempts me when it's ready.:))  I think Dogwood flowers are really sweet.  The Dogwood trees aren't really big, and the flowers follow suit and are somewhat small.  They're just sweet.  

I'm kind of taking a mini vacation this week, and I feel sweetly relaxed as a result.  Maybe that's why the Dogwood flowers spoke to me and said, "Take me! Take me!  Create something beautiful with ME!"  Whatever the reason, the first part of the week has been spent with them and I've created several artistic flower photos this week using these Dogwood flowers.

For this particular art, I was reminded from my original photo how the sunlight trickling through the tree branches and leaves basks the creamy pinkish-white petals in a golden glow.  I chose textures for the final art which enhanced that golden glow, and make the flowers seem almost ethereal.  I was still after my vintage/antique feel with the work and managed to squeeze in some use of deep and rich colors like the old masters, while at the same time, I tried to lighten the work up enough to give it an airy feeling of how a sweet, relaxed life makes one feel.  I think I've succeeded.  I'm very pleased with this one, and I'm already thinking how lovely it will look in certain rooms in my home.  :)

--Jai

P.S.  It would look lovely in your home too. :)